There are an infinite amount of reasons to learn a second language. Not only will it open up your social circle, it will improve your career opportunities. Learning a new language also makes you smarter, it improves your cognition and recall.
Being bilingual makes you two persons.
Being bilingual will make you a lot more effective and useful to employer.
I am bilingual and can speak English and Spanish fluently.
Bilingual means able to speak two languages.
Being bilingual does not greatly increase your chances of getting into an Ivy League University. Good grades, who you know, your SAT scores and community involvement will come first. Being bilingual shows that you are a well rounded person.
YOu dont get to speak 2 languages
Bilingual bi ( two) lingi or lingu ( tounge) so two languages
Because it is viewed as a social program that benefits the whole of society. Bilingual education, the example you provided, assimilates the person in to society; whereas, this person, not being able to speak English may have remained isolated from society otherwise
If the person is bilingual, then that person can speak, write and research in two languages. A multilingual person can speak as many languages that he/she has learned.
Polygot I have also heard it being called Bilingual
Yes. Bilingualism has a lot to do with multiculturalism.
Being bilingual is not a requirement for marine biologists, but it can be advantageous. Marine biologists often conduct research and work with colleagues from different countries, so knowing multiple languages can facilitate communication and collaboration. Additionally, being bilingual can be helpful when working in regions with diverse communities where a second language is commonly spoken.